3 papers
astro-ph.EP2026
A coupled-oscillator model for the formation of planetary rings
Ruoming Gong, Theodore Broeren, Eryn M. Cangi +1
We study the dichotomy between compact satellite and ring formation in proto-planetary disks. Specifically, we examine the behavior of a model system of identical particles loc…
q-bio.NC2025
A universal animal communication tempo resonates with the receiver's brain
Guy Amichay, Vijay Balasubramanian, Daniel M. Abrams
During fieldwork in Thailand we observed nearly identical frequencies of co-located flashing fireflies and chirping crickets. Motivated by this, we perform a meta-analysis and show…
q-bio.PE2025
Modeling the evolution of collective synchrony
Guy Amichay, Ruoming Gong, Daniel M. Abrams
Group synchrony in the animal kingdom is usually associated with mating. Being in sync is likely advantageous, as it may help in luring the opposite sex. Yet there are also disadva…